The full length of the necklace is 19 inches, including the handwrought bronze clasp.
Each of the 10 puffed pyramid-shaped stones measures approximately one inch long, and 0.25 inches thick.
The round lace-carved bronze center bead is 0.75 inches in diameter, and is accented by smaller bronze beads measuring a bit more than 0.25 inches in diamater.
The necklace is strung on a strong antique metallic brass-colored flexible 49-strand stainless steel wire that is nylon coated.

Suggested retail price is $350. YOUR ONLINE PRICE IS $275.

RedJasperBronzeLace SP-23 $275
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Red and Imperial Jasper and Bronze Oval Necklace

The romance of the beautiful Sonora Desert of the Southwest is how Miriam describes the softly flowing shades of the Imperial, Brown and Red Jasper beads she used to create a necklace that is an artistic statement piece. Each bead shows a unique pattern of swirling soft and romantic waves of grays, taupes, deep terra cotta reds, and the soft mauves that are typical of natural Imperial and Brown Jaspers.

The jasper and handwrought bronze accent beads add to the distinctive beauty of the necklace.

The bronze pendant, also crafted by hand, is beautifully carved and textured, as is the S-shaped bronze clasp.

The smaller accent beads are Mojave Jasper and handcrafted bronze.

The full length of the necklace is 19.5 inches, including the handwrought bronze clasp.

Each of the six puffed pyramid-shaped stones measures approximately one inch long and 0.25 inches thick.

Each of the four puffed barrel-shaped Imperial Jasper stones measure 0.75 x 0.5 inches and are approximately 0.25 inches thick.

The oval bronze center bead is 1.25 inches in length and 0.5 wide at its center.

The necklace is strung on a strong antique metallic brass-colored flexible 49-strand stainless steel wire that is nylon coated.

Suggested retail price is $365. YOUR ONLINE PRICE IS $285.

RedJasperBronzeOval SP-23 $285
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Can you tell the difference between Jaspers, Agates and Chalcedony?

The primary difference is in their diaphaneity - or how easily light passes through a material.

There are three general levels of diaphaneity: Transparent (light and images pass through), Translucent (light passes through), and Opaque or solid (no light passes through).

Natural Jasper is opaque, while Agates may show both translucent and transparent areas, as well as more solid areas.

Simply put, if you put light behind a stone and can see through it, then it is an Agate. If the light does not shine through the stone, it is a Jasper.

Sounds simple enough, BUT the difference between Jaspers and Agates is not always straightforward.

Both Agates and Jaspers are comprised of QUARTZ, which is one of the most common minerals on our plants.

Quartz is comprised of two major types of crystals: macrocrystalline (large crystal) and cryptocrystalline (small crystal). Some small crystal quartz are called CHALCEDONY.

When Chalcedony is concentrically banded, it is called an Agate (probably because you can see some solid bands in addition to translucent and transparent bands).

For example, Blue Lace Agate is a small crystal Chalcedony. It has both translucent and solid banding.

Examples of large crystal Chalcedony, which are clear (and not banded) are Smokey Quartz, Amethyst, and Citrine - and are not considered Jaspers nor Agates.

The IMPERIAL JASPER stones used in Miriam's Imperial Jasper jewelry has areas of translucent banding (like an Agate).

Its patterns are much less regular and defined than those of the other Chalcedony varieties, like Blue Lace Agate.

Miriam designs all her Semiprecious Gemstone jewelry to accentuate the natural features of each stone's natural color and texture.

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We have tried as
best possible to describe each item in great detail, and
to take accurate photos to show the sizes, shapes and
natural colorations of the stones and beading. Some photos
are enlarged to show details of the stones, beading and
Silver components. If you have questions about a particular
stone shape, size or coloration, please email moonbeams@powercom.net before you order. Miriam will be happy to answer your
questions personally. (Note: Earrings are priced for
pierced ears. Clip-on Earrings are available only by special
order. Pricing on request.)

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orders require a credit card. We take PayPal for fast,
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Using photos
provided by Miriam,
you choose a centerpiece stone from Miriam's extraordinary
collection
of hand-selected gemstones.
Miriam does the rest ... Working her magic to create
YOUR Custom-Designed jewelry.
For details, email Miriam: moonbeams@powercom.net